Brillat-Savarin Affiné - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Brillat-Savarin Affiné, sold under the Leclerc Nos régions ont du talent banner and manufactured in Saligny, Yonne, in the Bourgogne region of France, earns the top European Score of 100. The breakdown reflects a fully European supply chain: 35 points each for company headquarters and manufacturing location, 6 points for ingredients, 15 points for distribution, 5 points for certifications, and 5 points for proximity. The certification contribution is noteworthy, as the product holds a PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status, formally linking it to its Burgundian terroir.

The product also carries a NutriScore grade D label, a green dot, and a Triman recycling mark. The NutriScore rating reflects the nutritional composition — typical for a rich triple-cream cheese — rather than any concern about its European provenance. Within the soft cheeses with bloomy rind category, it sits at the 63rd percentile, outperforming 63% of the 427 products in this very large grouping.

For European-minded shoppers, the combination of a PGI designation and full manufacturing transparency in Burgundy makes this an appealing purchase. The slightly reduced ingredients score of 6 (compared to the maximum of 10) suggests some ingredient sourcing nuance, but the overall European footprint remains impeccable. Shoppers who value protected regional designations alongside strong local manufacturing credentials will find this cheese a reliable and well-grounded choice within a competitive and crowded category.